Looking for a first job, wondering if they're a good place to work

i never thought i would ask this, but would someone that works at an assisted living facility or hospital be able to refer me to work there? my certification became active almost two months ago, and i’ve applied to over 40+ jobs since then, but i haven’t been able to land A SINGLE interview. i’m currently a pre-nursing student who is in the process of applying to nursing school, and desperately needs more healthcare experience and letters of rec. i apologize if i am asking for too much, but the job market is so bad right now idk what else to do.

A recent analysis of 3,518 job postings from 81 companies across seven roles found some interesting patterns.

In several categories, generic terms appeared more often than the big-name tools. “Observability” showed up more than “Grafana,” while “SIEM” appeared more than “Splunk.”

That raises an interesting question: are resumes too focused on listing specific tools and not enough on the broader skills and terminology employers use?

The study breaks down the results by role, including software engineering, cybersecurity, DevOps, marketing, product, accounting and sales.

The full dataset, methodology and findings are here:

https://www.zoevera.com/resume/ats-resume-keyword-study

Hey everyone! I’m a UW computer science student, looking for infrastructure or backend internship opportunities in the Seattle/Bellevue area.

I previously interned at LinkedIn, working on backend services and AI tooling. I’m especially interested in distributed systems, reliability, and ML inference infrastructure, and I’m building experience with Go, Docker, and Kubernetes.

I enjoy working on problems involving replication, fault tolerance, and throughput. If your team is hiring interns or you know of a relevant opportunity, I’d appreciate a lead or introduction. Happy to share my resume over DM!

Putting this out here in hopes of connecting with the right people and opportunities!
An HR and Talent Acquisition professional with 3 + years of experience across recruitment, HR operations, employee lifecycle management, and employer branding is actively exploring opportunities in the US.

A quick snapshot of the experience:

Managed end-to-end recruitment across multiple industries, including FinTech, EdTech, and professional services.
Contributed to organizational growth, supporting an 88% workforce expansion.
Independently managed recruitment for critical and specialized positions.

MBA background with a strong blend of people operations and business understanding.
Roles of interest: Talent Acquisition Specialist, Technical Recruiter, HR Generalist, People Operations, Recruitment Coordinator, and related opportunities.

📍 Seattle, WA | Open to Remote & Hybrid Opportunities

US Work Authorized | No Employer Sponsorship Required

Bringing more than recruitment experience—a combination of ownership, adaptability, relationship-building, and the ability to support growing teams in fast-paced environments.
If your organization is hiring or you know someone looking for a dedicated HR/Recruitment professional,

I’d appreciate a connection or referral.
Please feel free to reach out via DM. Happy to share a resume privately.

Most people read a keyword scanner backwards. They see the missing list and start stuffing terms into a skills block. You end up with a resume that matches the posting and says nothing true.

A missing keyword is a question, not an order. Ask whether you have the skill and just word it differently, say "CRM" when you named the platform, or whether you don't have it at all. If it's the first, use the posting's wording inside the bullet where you did the work. If it's the second, leave it off. A missing certification stays missing no matter how many times you type it.

Before you rewrite anything, paste your resume into a plain text editor. Multi-column layouts, tables, text boxes and anything in a header or footer can get scrambled or dropped, and then the scanner reports a gap that isn't real. Fix the layout, not the content.

If two scanners disagree, don't average them. One wants exact phrases, another takes synonyms, and their term lists differ. Check each disputed term against the posting. Required beats preferred beats a passing mention. The score is vocabulary overlap, nothing more and no ATS publishes a pass mark.

Role keyword guides such as https://www.zoevera.com/resume/keywords for ideas, but the posting you're applying to decides what matters.

We looked at 3,518 open job postings across 81 companies' public Greenhouse boards, covering seven job categories. The goal was simple: find out which keywords employers actually use.

A few findings stood out.

• Software engineering: Mentoring appeared in nearly half of the postings, more often than Kubernetes or React. Python was the most frequently mentioned programming language.
• Product management: More than 85% mentioned roadmaps. Jira appeared in just 7 of 421 postings.
• Marketing: Google Ads showed up in only 6 of 347 postings, while pipeline appeared in more than half.

We also noticed a pattern across roles: employers often described the practice rather than naming a specific tool. Observability came up where you might expect Grafana, and SIEM where you might expect Splunk.

What does this mean for your resume?

If you're listing tools but leaving out the responsibilities, practices, and skills explicitly mentioned in the job description, you could be missing relevant keywords.

That doesn't mean stuffing your resume with buzzwords. It means describing your actual experience using language that matches the role you're applying for.

One important caveat: the sample leans heavily toward tech companies and uses a single ATS platform, so these results aren't representative of every employer.

The full study, including findings for sales, cybersecurity, DevOps, and accounting, is here:

https://www.zoevera.com/resume/ats-resume-keyword-study

NOW HIRING – Account Executive / Insurance B2B Sales

LendingTree – https://www.lendingtree.com/
Seattle, WA or Denver, CO

Base Pay: $51,500/year + uncapped commission
Estimated first-year on-target earnings: $85,000+
Hybrid schedule: In office Tuesday–Thursday; remote Monday and Friday

LendingTree is looking for a motivated Account Executive to join our insurance B2B sales team. Help insurance professionals and small business owners grow through tailored lead-generation solutions while building your sales career.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong communication skills and a confident phone presence
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and open to coaching
• Comfortable learning products and working in a high-volume sales environment
• Strong computer skills; Salesforce experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
• U.S. work authorization required; visa sponsorship unavailable now or in the future

What you’ll be doing:

• Connecting with prospects through outbound calls and emails
• Understanding business needs and recommending solutions
• Managing the sales process from first conversation through close
• Maintaining your pipeline in Salesforce
• Meeting monthly sales goals and collaborating with teammates

Come join a collaborative, driven team at LendingTree with health and dental benefits, a transportation stipend, and career growth opportunities.

📩 Interested? Apply here:
https://www.lendingtree.com/careers/jobs/?gh_jid=7694978

Good Afternoon Folks!

I'm looking to connect with MAs who are open to working in Seattle, WA.

New Medical Assistant opportunity with a psychiatry clinic.
• 26-Week Contract (Temp to Perm)
• 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Must have a license in Washington DOH
• $27-$32/hr (WEEKLY PAY)

If you are interested or have questions, PM me! or if you're an overachiever, email your resume to nhi.truong@medixteam.com!!

PS I am also hiring for Tacoma and Spokane!! Multiple active openings right now!

Hi all. I’m an experienced infrastructure engineer based on the Eastside, open to on-site or hybrid roles across the greater Seattle/Puget Sound area. Laid off earlier this year when my team was restructured, and I’m looking to land somewhere stable.

What I do:

• VMware/vSphere and Hyper-V virtualization (managed ~1,200 VMs across multiple sites in my last role)
• Active Directory, hybrid Exchange/Microsoft 365, Entra ID
• Windows Server, Linux, PowerShell automation
• Backup/disaster recovery and enterprise storage

I’ve spent my career running the backbone that keeps companies going — the on-prem and hybrid systems that don’t get outsourced. US citizen, no sponsorship needed.

I’m most interested in midsize local companies that run their own IT in-house — healthcare, utilities, manufacturing, finance, that kind of thing. Not looking for fully remote.

If your team is hiring, or you can point me toward someone who is, I’d appreciate a DM. Happy to share my resume and details privately.

Thanks for reading.

Hi! My dad is looking to hire a clothes presser for his dry cleaners in Ballard WA.

Must have 1-2+ years of experience pressing dress shirts and pants.

Part time, schedule below. End time depends on completion of pressing work. Takes 3-5 hours on average daily.

Mon-Fri | 7AM Start

Sat | 9AM Start

Fixed monthly paycheck ranging from $2500-$3000 depending on experience.

Let me know if you’re interested!

Looking for a job in ai/ml engineering or software engineering. Have about 1 year experience. Grad student from UW Seattle

a bunch of roles in customer support, sales, machining, assembly, engineering, sales, IT, food services — link

hi everyone! i was recently laid off from my environmental consulting job, currently located in pittsburgh pennsylvania, and am looking for my next opportunity. i posted on an environmental careers page earlier and a lot of people recommended checking out seattle, so i thought i’d try here

i have a master’s in environmental engineering, a bachelor’s in civil engineering, and two years of environmental consulting experience.

my experience includes phase I esas, wetland delineation, h&h modeling, stormwater bmp sizing, npdes permitting support, water sampling, environmental field inspections, lead-based paint inspections using xrf, asbestos abatement monitoring, air monitoring, chain-of-custody/lab coordination, and technical reporting.

i’ve worked with pcswmm, hec-ras, qgis, hydrology studio, autocad, python, and excel.

i’m currently on f-1 stem opt with work authorization through april 2028 and do not need employer sponsorship to work during that period. i’m also taking my fe environmental exam this october.

i’m looking for environmental engineer/scientist or staff engineer position or similar opportunities and am willing to relocate. i’m also open to contract work.

if anyone knows a company that’s hiring or would be willing to take a look at my resume, i’d really appreciate any leads. thanks a bunch! :)

Hello everyone! I’m graduating in April with a Ph.D. in urban planning. I study maritime geography and have GIS skills and experience researching ports as part of my dissertation. If you know of any jobs at the Port of Seattle or Tacoma that need an urban port planner with waterfront planning, mapping, transportation, and sustainable land-use expertise, please reach out. Thanks!

Hey everyone, hope all is good! 👋
We're a full-service landscape and hardscape company and we're looking for someone who knows local SEO to help more homeowners find us online. Ideally you're in Seattle or Snohomish County, but the work can be fully remote.
Basically we want to show up higher on Google Maps and local searches (stuff like "landscaper near me" or "patio installer Everett") and get more calls and estimate requests coming in.
That would probably include things like:
Optimizing our Google Business Profile (posts, photos, etc.)
Keyword research for landscaping/hardscaping in our area
Improving our website (service pages, city pages, speed, mobile)
Directory listings and citations
Helping us get more reviews
Monthly updates on how things are going
If you've had real results with local SEO, especially for contractors or home service businesses, I'd love to hear from you!
Shoot me a DM with a little about how you work, how you like to communicate, and any timelines or pricing you'd want us to know. Happy to hop on a call or Zoom too.
We're hoping to get someone started around late October / early November. Any questions, just message me!

Hey all,

I’m looking for a few more folks who were either:

- Laid off from a tech role and looking to pivot into cybersecurity

OR

- Early career and eager to get into cybersecurity (with or without programming) roles - willing to learn a bit before hiring and more once on the job

I run a training center. One of my employer partners is looking to ramp up on Security Analysts and we’re doing trainings to get people ready to ace their interview.

I have links in my bio.

Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility (WPSR) works at the intersection of health, policy, and social change. We believe that health professionals have a unique responsibility—and a powerful voice—in addressing the most urgent threats facing humanity: nuclear weapons, climate change, and economic inequity. For over 45 years, WPSR has mobilized health professionals and community advocates across Washington State to advance policies that protect human health and promote a more just, peaceful, and sustainable future.

Our impact is driven by a committed member and volunteer base, a collaborative and mission-driven staff, and strong partnerships across movements. Grounded in health equity, WPSR leverages the trusted authority of health professionals to address the underlying drivers of injustice and drive bold policy change. WPSR is both an independent organization and part of a larger national and international movement of health professionals working to address existential threats to human health.

Our strength comes from the combination of expertise and action: we bring the trusted voice of health professionals into public debates while building the civic power necessary to create meaningful change.

WPSR is seeking a dynamic and strategic Executive Director to lead the organization into its next phase of growth and impact. This leader will bring a deep commitment to our mission, strong organizational and relationship-building skills, and a demonstrated ability to guide a nonprofit organization with clarity, integrity, and vision.

This is a full-time, hybrid, exempt position reporting to the Board of Directors. WPSR’s office is located in Seattle’s North Beacon Hill neighborhood.

See full job description on following pages or apply online.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership & Program Impact

The Executive Director provides vision and direction for WPSR’s programs, ensuring that our advocacy, education, and organizing efforts are aligned, effective, and impactful.

• Partner with the Board to establish organizational strategy, priorities, and annual plans
• Support program leaders in advancing goals across WPSR’s issue areas
• Oversee program staffing, grants, deliverables, and public-facing communications
• Ensure WPSR’s work continues to advance health, equity, and justice

Fundraising & Sustainability

The Executive Director leads efforts to build the resources needed to sustain and expand WPSR’s impact.

• Develop and manage the annual budget and revenue strategy
• Build relationships with individual donors, foundations, institutional funders, and partners
• Partner with the Board on fundraising strategy and donor engagement
• Lead grant development, fundraising campaigns, and events

Board Partnership & Governance

The Executive Director works closely with the Board to support strong governance and organizational accountability.

• Collaborate with Board leadership on strategy, governance, and organizational priorities
• Provide regular updates on programs, finances, and organizational performance
• Support effective board engagement and committee work
• Maintain compliance with bylaws and legal requirements

People & Organizational Culture

The Executive Director cultivates an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing workplace where staff and volunteers can thrive.

• Lead recruitment, supervision, performance management, and professional development
• Maintain effective HR systems, policies, and practices
• Foster a culture grounded in collaboration, equity, and shared purpose

Operations & Organizational Management

The Executive Director ensures that WPSR operates effectively, transparently, and sustainably.

• Oversee financial management in partnership with the Treasurer and Board
• Maintain strong operational systems, including technology, databases, and recordkeeping
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations

External Relations & Visibility

As WPSR’s primary representative, the Executive Director builds relationships and elevates the organization’s voice.

• Represent WPSR with coalitions, partners, policymakers, and community leaders
• Serve as liaison to national Physicians for Social Responsibility and other chapters
• Oversee communications and strengthen WPSR’s public visibility

Membership Engagement & Growth

The Executive Director strengthens WPSR’s community of members and supporters.

• Build meaningful relationships with members and volunteers
• Expand and diversify membership
• Create opportunities for engagement and leadership

QUALIFICATIONS
There is no single professional background that defines the ideal candidate. We are looking for someone with demonstrated leadership experience who is energized by mission-driven work and capable of bringing people together around ambitious goals.

The strongest candidates will bring many of the following qualities:

• A compelling commitment to WPSR’s mission and values.
• Significant experience leading a nonprofit, advocacy organization, campaign, coalition, or comparable mission-driven enterprise.
• Strategic vision combined with the ability to translate ideas into action.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Significant experience with and success in fundraising, donor relationships, and organizational development.
• A demonstrated ability to build authentic relationships across differences.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, inspiring, and developing staff.
• Comfort working in political and policy environments.
• The ability to balance urgency and ambition with sound organizational management.
• Intellectual curiosity, humility, resilience, creativity, and a good sense of humor.

We strongly encourage people from historically underrepresented communities and people with diverse professional and lived experiences to apply. We believe that the movement for a healthier and more just world is stronger when leadership reflects the communities we seek to serve.

Benefits & Compensation
This is a full-time, exempt position that requires occasional evening and weekend work. It is eligible for our benefits package that includes medical and dental (100% employer paid), employee-funded Flexible Spending Account, 401k with a modest employer match most years, 10 paid holidays, paid sick leave, and 4 weeks paid vacation.

Compensation is $110K-$125K per year.

In line with our commitment to equity practices, the salary for this position has been carefully determined to reflect market standards and internal equity considerations. We value the skills and expertise that each candidate brings to the table, and we believe that our non-negotiable salary approach fosters a level playing field for all applicants. This practice aligns with our core values of transparency and fairness. All submissions are reviewed by humans – there is no AI used in our hiring process.

How to Apply

Complete applications submitted with a thoughtful cover letter will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled. All applications must be submitted online. No phone calls, please.

We seek to recruit and retain talented applicants from a diverse candidate pool. We especially welcome applicants who support our organization’s core values: science, sustainability, compassion, peace, justice, and equity. WPSR provides equal employment opportunities with no discrimination against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

Deadline: Complete applications submitted with a thoughtful cover letter will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until October 8, or until filled.
We invite you to learn more about us at www.wpsr.org.

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I’ve recently relocated from Seattle, Washington to Florida. I was a managing family law paralegal for 8 years in Seattle. I’m currently a paralegal for the Florida State Attorneys office and I’m looking for a side hustle. Does anyone know of any family law attorneys looking for a paralegal to do contract work or small projects? I’m extremely familiar with King County court rules. Please let me know!

Apply: Kept Companies Inc - Job Opportunities

Business Developer Manager

Kept Companies is the parent company of nine leading facility maintenance brands. We started as a single mobile washing business over 50 years ago and have expanded to become a complete and comprehensive provider of industrial cleaning and maintenance services. 

As a Business Development Manager at Kept Companies, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our market presence and driving revenue growth in your market. Leveraging your sales expertise, you will be responsible for: 

• Identifying and prospecting new business opportunities through strategic cold calling and networking efforts.
• Building and nurturing strong relationships with clients, ensuring exceptional account management to foster long-term partnerships.
• Demonstrating exceptional time management skills to efficiently prioritize tasks and maximize productivity. 
• Highlighting our comprehensive suite of services to potential clients and tailoring solutions to meet their specific needs. 

What We Offer: 

• Patented capabilities and technologies that give something unique to offer prospects and an edge to win customers. 
• Competitive base salary of $70,000 plus uncapped commissions on all ongoing revenue generated through your sales. We forecast the first year pay range, including your base pay and commissions, between $76,000 to $87,000. Subsequent years’ compensation will grow as you bring on more accounts to your book of business. There is no cap on commissions. 
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development within a dynamic and growing organization. 
• Company-provided laptop, cell phone, and Ramp Visa for work-related expenses. 

Requirements: 

• Live in the Seattle area within a reasonable commute distance to our Operations Center on 16th Ave. 
• Proven history in sales, with experience in cold calling, account management, and territory management. 
• Effective communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively convey the value proposition of our services.
• Current driver’s license and reliable vehicle 
• Initiative-taking and purposeful, with a passion for exceeding targets and driving business success. 
• Expertise in the Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint. 

What will really excite us: 

• Experience selling to our target client’s industries including distribution, transportation, supermarkets, facilities, fuel, or restaurants. 
• A deep understanding of the business dynamic in your market based on your years of local experience. 

Join us at Kept Companies and be part of a team that is shaping the future of industrial cleaning. Apply now and take the next step in your career journey! 

Benefits:

• 401K
• Dental insurance 
• Health insurance 
• Paid time off 
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote

#INDS

Salary Description

$70,000 plus commission

Route Manager

Kept Companies is the largest self-performing commercial cleaning and maintenance company in the nation. With nine leading brands and over 100 locations nationwide servicing industries including restaurant, solar, retail, transportation, and supermarket. Kept Companies is the leading provider of commercial fleet washing, retail equipment refurbishing and sales, refrigeration, hood, coil and solar panel cleaning, and parking lot services.

Pay Rate: $52k Salary + Weekly Performance Bonuses up to $700 

Responsibilities
• Dispatch crews and ensure correct equipment is sent to job sites
• Inspect work and ensure high customer satisfaction
• Monitor route efficiency and optimize schedules
• Reconcile work, routes, and billing daily and weekly
• Assist with HR activities such as hiring, training, and reviews
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are prepared and maintained
• Respond to operational problems, emergencies, and customer complaints

Requirements
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record
• Experience in route management or field supervision
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with scheduling and billing workflows
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends

Compensation & Benefits (After 90 Days)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

• 401K
• PTO

Salary Description

$52k Salary + Wkly Performance Bonuses up to $700

Pressure Washer

Kept Companies is the largest self-performing commercial cleaning and maintenance company in the nation. With nine leading brands and over 100 locations nationwide servicing industries including restaurant, solar, retail, transportation, and supermarket. Kept Companies is the leading provider of commercial fleet washing, retail equipment refurbishing and sales, refrigeration, hood, coil and solar panel cleaning, and parking lot services.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for performing pressure washing and industrial cleaning services for commercial properties, fleets, sidewalks, buildings, and equipment. Duties include cleaning kitchen exhaust hood systems, assisting with pavement marking and line striping projects, operating and maintaining specialized trucks and field service equipment, and loading, transporting, and unloading materials to and from job sites. The role requires adherence to strict safety procedures, troubleshooting basic equipment issues, and working efficiently in outdoor environments under varying weather conditions while delivering high-quality service to clients. 

Essential Job Functions:

· Operate trucks & professional equipment.

· Load/unload materials.

· Perform pressure washing on buildings, sidewalks, vehicles, and equipment.

· Clean commercial kitchen exhaust hoods and related systems.

· Assist with pavement marking and line striping projects.

· Operate and maintain pressure washing, striping, and field service equipment.

· Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues with tools and equipment.

· Load, transport, and unload materials at job sites.

· Follow safety procedures and company guidelines at all times.

· Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and environments.

· Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

· Ability to travel from one site to another as required.

· Valid driver's license required with a clean driving record. 

· Dependable, punctual, and able to manage time efficiently

Education & Experience:

· Highschool diploma or GED preferred.

· Prior pressure washing or similar field service experience is a plus

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to lift 50–70 pounds and perform physical labor

Special Requirements:

· Due to the nature of our business, you may be required to work extended or unusual work hours when necessary and in case of emergency, including holidays and weekends.

· Must be at least 21 years old to qualify.

· Must pass a background check and motor vehicle record check.

Benefits Offered to Full-Time Employees:

· Health Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· PTO

· Paid Holidays 

· 401K 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Salary Description

$24 per hour

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